Done the search. No answers. Anyone know if I'd have a problem with 245/50 for the rears? I can't find 245/45 in the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, just the 245/50. I've heard that they will fit, however, all the search engines for on line dealers don't seem to think so as they filter it out. Anyone have them?

 

Are you sure you want these all season tires so much that you're willing to consider increasing the overall diameter of the wheel by 2cm? Most S2K owners in the snow belt either just don't drive it in the snow with max performance tires or they switch to winter tires.

 

Yes. I'm sure I want the all season tires. I felt like I was in a hovercraft on the highway last Winter when the temps were low with the stock S02's. So my question is: Will the 245/50's fit???? Thanks for your input.

 

Are we talking 16" here (and for the rear only)? The OEM tires are 225/50 but they are closer to 245 in any other tire, so a 245/50 would almost dupicate what's on the car stock. But this is only if you are talking 16". So, I guess the answer would be - yes.

 

The main issue you'll have to deal with is tire diameter. Sure, they'll fit on a stock rim without any problem, but they're a half inch bigger in diameter than the front 205/55/16. So you'll have some speedo innacuracies, plus you could mess up your ABS. Nothing permanant, but depending on how Honda has things set up, it could not work at all.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Elistan
[B]The main issue you'll have to deal with is tire diameter.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by xviper
[B]Are we talking 16" here (and for the rear only)?

 

(PLease correct me if I'm wrong)
ABS works by using a sensor at each wheel. These sensors relay info to the computer to tell it how fast the wheel is turning. The computer then calculates and takes note of any "differences" in speed of a wheel as it relates to the other wheels. It also senses any sudden changes in wheel rotation. Any of these and other data is perceived as impending wheel lockup and the ABS system goes to work to release a bit of pressure on the offending wheel or wheels.
Whether or not an increase in wheel/tire radius of a 1/4" or less will affect this system is yet to be seen.
ps. I'm still not absolutely sure that a 245/50 aftermarket tire would be that much different than our OEM 225/50 as it is well known that the OEM tire is closer to a 245 in reality.
suggestion: Go measure the overall diameter of your OEM tire (measure horizontally so you don't measure the flat spot on the ground), then go find a chart to tell you what the overall diameter is of the tire you are looking to buy.
Also remember what happens when you put that little donut spare on the front. I don't think anything quits working just because you have that on. You are limited to speed and distance only because of the limits placed on that spare. (Just a thought)

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Cape Cod
[B]

But is the (OEM) sidewall 112.5 mm. or 122.5 mm.?

 

The 245/50R16 will not work correctly on your car. They are .8" taller than the OE tires on the car.
Take a look at the Dunlop Sp5000. In our tire test, that is on our web site, teh Dunlop outperformed the Michelin.
They also have the correct tire sizes.
If I can help let me know.
Thank you

Jim 800-428-8355-364